Sunbathing Trio
6x6, oil on board
I tried...really I did. I logged onto YouTube and watched an oil painting video as I proceeded to paint my three little onions above. I listened closely to every single instructional detail. I bought the paints recommended and the ingredients to make my own mixing medium. I decided on a subject matter that wasn't too complex and selected my board, brushes and palette colors I would use.
I started the video and listened intently and followed the instructor's detailed steps on how to pre-mix all the colors I would use (at least most of them I would use)....but, somewhere along the way I broke formation. In general, I have a hard time following someone else's steps...especially if they're time-consuming.
Eventually, (once I get bored or I see a potential shortcut) my creative side defies authority in any form and I just start muddling through a painting on my own. I'm a terrible student! Even though I know perfectly well the instructor is a much better artist than I am and has valuable information to share. If ONLY I would listen with patience and follow directions!
True to form, my poor little onions were left to suffer the consequences of my actions. I made mistakes. I got a little frustrated. And, I bumped and bumbled my way through it and then cried "uncle". Oh well...there's always tomorrow!
